Carl Frampton wants to continue making history with the boxer aiming to be the first Irishman to be a three-weight division champion.

The Belfast-born fighter stunned Leo Santa Cruz to take the WBA Super featherweight belt in a masterful display against the Mexican and became only the second Irishman to be a two-weight champion.

Only Steve Collins can match the Irishman’s achievement, but Frampton is confident he can go one better.

‘(I am) the only ever Northern Irishman to win a world title in two divisions, only the second ever Irishman after Steve Collins to win world titles in two different divisions,’ said Frampton speaking at his homecoming event in Belfast.

Frampton and mentor Barry McGuigan to the left after the title fight (Picture: Getty)

‘I would like to have a go at three and stand out on my own.’

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Frampton has already said he is open to a rematch with Santa Cruz, but has now hinted his next opponent could be Lee Selby in a unification bout.

Lee Selby is the IBF featherweight champion (Picture: Getty)

‘Selby is a great fighter, he is someone I respect, I think he is very good, but I just believe me at featherweight now, I don’t think there is anyone stopping me, I just feel so strong and whoever wants it next can get it,’ he said.

‘I am in the driving seat, I can call the shots, but we will see where we go, I will let the team decide, but I love Belfast and I want to fight here as much as possible.

‘I want to fight here at least once a year and Windsor Park in the summer would be a dream come true.’